Wheeler hasn't had much luck against Montville recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Lions will look to defend their home field against the Wolves at 4:00 p.m. Wheeler is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Wheeler is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Thursday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of Killingly.
Victoria Kleeman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Morgyn Perkins and Addie Stanley did some serious damage despite the final result: Perkins got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Stanley went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI. Camilla LeSage also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
Meanwhile, Montville fell victim to Waterford and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 14-0 to the Lancers. The Wolves haven't had much luck with the Lancers recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.
Wheeler now has a losing record of 5-6. As for Montville, their loss dropped their record down to 8-4.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Wheeler hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. However, it's not like Montville struggles in that department as they've averaged .320. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wheeler suffered a grim 11-3 defeat to Montville in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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